Each year, Welcome to Memphis presents an award that is very near and dear to our hearts. The Michelle Land Award is presented annually to a nominee who provides exceptional service in exceptional circumstances.

Meddlesome Brewing Company is a Cordova-based brewery with a wide selection of distinctive beers on tap. As the co-owner of Meddlesome, Richie EsQuivel has been brewing professionally for eight years.

A place of pilgrimage for music lovers, Memphis inspired the sounds of the blues, soul, and rock ‘n roll. This lively city also knows a thing or two about Southern cuisine, boasting an abundance of barbecue joints.

The hospitality and tourism industries would not be complete without the stories that make Memphis a travel destination for so many visitors. And there are no better storytellers than the numerous tour guides who work within our city’s museums, attractions, galleries and more.

As a tour guide with A Tour of Possibilities, Jackie possesses a deep knowledge and love of Memphis, as well as boundless kindness and enthusiasm.

The 2024 dates for our Welcome to Memphis Insiders Tours with Backbeat Tours have been announced! Join our familiarization tours of Downtown and Midtown key points of interest, designed for tourism and hospitality professionals.

As a bartender and server working at Huey’s for the last nine years, Will Jasper is known for his friendly, kind, and easygoing attitude.